Bridget Treco-Bettez Email & Phone Number

Boston, MA

• Instruct and develop curriculum for five sections of ELA, with special attention to culturally-relevant literature to increase student engagement and foster a love of reading
• Incorporate restorative justice philosophy into the classroom by implementing student-led circle practice to develop students’ interpersonal and leadership skills
• Address group and individual needs in a culturally and socio-economically diverse classroom setting to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Implement a range of differentiated instruction techniques and assistive technology to accommodate students with IEPs; assess student progress on a quarterly basis
• Evaluate student understanding and progress through competency-based assessment tools and multi-modal independent projects

Sudbury, MA

• Designed and taught standards-based curriculum in four sections of ELA
• Tutored students with diagnosed writing disabilities to increase writing production and develop their ability to initiate writing tasks
• Differentiated instruction to meet the IEP accommodations and multiple intelligences of each student
• Assessed students’ quarterly IEP goals and attended LEA/district team meetings to provide feedback on students’ academic and social-emotional progress
• Served as advisor to five students and communicated regularly with their families and therapists

Roxbury, MA

• Modified and instructed ELA curriculum in extended-day enrichment courses
• Planned and managed logistics for several off-campus field trips and on-campus events
• Partnered with volunteers to co-teach two high-quality apprenticeships per semester
• Communicated with families to support the personal and academic growth of students

Boston, MA

• Ensured program success at each school by effectively supervising site coordinators and creating needed program materials
• Planned and administrated program events such as Year End parties and Teacher – Mentor Days
• Supervised site coordinators to ensure high program quality and sustain teachers’ and principals’ enthusiasm for the program
• Supported volunteers with book ideas, read-aloud techniques, and guidelines for effectively working with students
• Ensured accurate database records of volunteers and students
• Conducted information sessions and orientation sessions for new volunteers

New York, NY

• Instructed an English/Drama course at a public transfer high school (mixed grades 9-12)
• Designed three units integrating dramatic analysis, playwriting, and educational theatre activities
• Co-led an advisory group of 10 students which met daily to discuss personal and academic issues

New York, NY

• Observed and co-taught two sixth grade ELA classes at a public gifted and talented middle school
• Designed cumulative creative project for The Giver in both classes and assessed oral presentations
• Instructed a self-designed unit on the Soviet Revolution in both classes

Burlington, Vermont

Organized statistical data, synthesized research in applications for federal and private grant funds, prepared quarterly budget reports for financial auditing, and won grants totaling $1,500. The WRCC, now known as H.O.P.E. Works, is the largest rape crisis center in Vermont.

Wrote weekly op-ed pieces and edited student submissions for the music section of UVM’s alternative newsmagazine. Assisted in copy-editing, used social media tools for promotion, and aided in fundraising for the newsmagazine.

M.A.T., Teaching Of English, Grades 7-12

B.A., English, Theatre, Film/Television Studies

Activities and Societies: The Water Tower News, The Next Step Retreat, UVM Theatre Department